Assistant Professor of Information Systems

Position Title :

Assistant Professor of Information Systems

Job Posting Number : 2026002TTL

Job Location : San Marcos

Department :

Dept of Information Systems & Analytics

Position Description :

The Department of Information Systems and Analytics (ISA) at Texas State University seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning fall 2026.

The selected applicant will be expected to conduct high-quality research relevant with information systems, leading to peer reviewed scholarly publications. Particularly, we seek scholars whose research applies Artificial Intelligence (AI), modern Machine Learning (ML), and similar technologies to solve business problems. Additionally, the selected applicant will be expected to teach relevant undergraduate and graduate courses, especially courses in applied AI, modern ML, and software development. Additional job duties include service at the department, college, university, and professional levels.

Texas States San Marcos campus is located in a growing community along the I-35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio. With its strategic location in the heart of the regions innovation ecosystem, where Blackland prairies roll into beautiful hills, Texas State University enjoys a unique setting among Texas universities. Texas State University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Emerging Research University within the State of Texas.

The McCoy College of Business fosters an engaged learning community that prepares the student population for successful business careers as responsible global citizens. The College complements these efforts with research that adds to knowledge, provides solutions to business challenges, and contributes to pedagogical advances. The College is AACSB-accredited, has grown more than 30 percent over the last 10 years, and serves over 4,200 undergraduate and nearly 500 graduate students. The ISA Department offers a university-wide undergraduate minor in Data Analytics and offers several degree programs, including the Master of Science in Data Analytics and Information Systems, the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Information Systems, and a newly launched BBA in Business Analytics. Additionally, the department contributes to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programs.

This position is subject to the availability of funds.

Required Qualifications :

• Candidates must have earned Ph.D., D.B.A or be ABD from an internationally accredited institution with a business-related area in information systems, management information systems, information technology, and computer science.
• ABD candidates are expected to successfully defend their dissertation by the date of hire. The candidate must have an active business-related research agenda in AI / ML.

Preferred Qualifications :

In addition to the required qualifications listed above, candidates with the following qualifications are preferred :

Application Procedures :

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered : https : / / jobs.hr.txstate.edu / postings / 53194

To assure full consideration, please submit the following by 15 August 2025 :

As part of our application process, we are requesting contact information for three (3) academic references who can provide insight into your skills and experiences. Please include the names and email addresses for your references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application.

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree granting Universities. Proposed Start Date :

Fall 2026

Posting Date : 06 / 12 / 2025

Review Date : 08 / 16 / 2025

Open Until Filled? : Yes

Legal Notices :

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks / cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation :

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible.

Record Checks and Verifications :

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment :

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State? :

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities : Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Link :

https : / / jobs.hr.txstate.edu / postings / 52855